Irwin Allen
Born: 1916-06-12
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Irwin Allen (June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) was an American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the "Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants.
Known For
The Towering Inferno
Lost in Space
The Poseidon Adventure
The Swarm
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
The Lost World
Music by John Williams
The Story of Mankind
City Beneath the Sea
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Top Movie Credits
The Towering Inferno
Action Director
Lost in Space
Screenplay
The Poseidon Adventure
Second Unit Director
The Swarm
Producer
The Lost World
Screenplay
Music by John Williams
Self - Producer, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno (archive footage)
The Story of Mankind
Director
City Beneath the Sea
Producer
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Producer